Robert Welch R.D.I., M.B.E., trained as a silversmith at Birmingham College of Art. In 1952, on moving to the Royal College of Art, he specialised in stainless steel production design, and his first consultancy was for Old Hall Tableware in 1955. In 1965 he was awarded Royal Designer for Industry. His work can be seen in major musuems and at 10 Downing Street, but his commercial company has been established for over 40 years as a family-run business, aiming to produce functional, attractive and affordable products.

Classic Champagne Bucket, Silver-Plated, at JohnLewis
Classic silver-plated cooler bucket ideal for keeping your champagne and white wine chilled.

Gloster Plantation Circular Table, at John Lewis
Inspired by the plantation estates of the deep south this mighty fine furniture, designed by American designer John Caldwell, can withstand the rigours of outdoor life all year round. The range is made from a man-made wicker thats resistant to sunlight and rain, and is easy to clean. Partial self assembly required. Seats 4.

Sennheiser HD457 Headphones, at John Lewis
The Sennheiser HD457 provide excellent stereo sound and warm bass - ideal for soul, funk, grunge and percussion. These powerful, lightweight headphones are the perfect partners for home mini hi-fi systems and for portable music players. When out and about a convenient cord take-up lets you adjust the headphone cable to the required length.

John Lewis Classic Bath Mat, Riviera, 86cm x 55cm, at John Lewis
Classic bath mat made from 100% extra fine combed cotton for added softness and absorbency. Made in England. Exclusive to John Lewis.

Leather 'My Dates' Diary, Cream, at John Lewis
Plan and organise with this stylish nappa leather any year diary, embossed with 'My Dates'. Made in Italy.

Batman Inflatable Castle, at John Lewis
Be buoyed by Gotham Citys inflation with this bat-tastic bouncy castle. Includes 4 gothic towers in black, grey, blue and yellow.

Ice Magazine Rack, at JohnLewis
Funky modern furniture in clear heavy duty acrylic. Great for small rooms, as the transparent nature of these pieces creates the illusion of light and space. This piece is 5mm thick and keeps all those Sunday supplements and glossy magazines tidy and in easy view.

Bugaboo Car Seat Adaptor, at John Lewis
This car seat adaptor allows the fitment of the Maxi-Cosi Cabrio Group 0+ infant carrier to the Bugaboo chassis.

Wario Ware Touched! Nintendo DS, at John Lewis
All-new mayhem, courtesy of Marios twisted counterpart Wario Ware hits Nintendo DS with over 180 completely new mini-games! With each game offering a frenetic blast of bite-sized fun, these on-screen but decidedly off-beat antics are as brain-bustingly bonkers as ever. But with action that makes use of the DS touch screen and microphone technology, youll have never experienced a Wario Ware game like this before. Control the action with a stylus, finger, or even your voice - Wario Ware Touched is deranged, dual-screen gaming at its finest.

Panasonic Digital Telephone and Answering Machine, KXTCD515E DECT, at John Lewis
Combined digital telephone and answering machine with up to 30 minutes' recording time, with a large LCD display in distinctive blue and lots of fun, polyphonic ringtones. You can also send text messages and use the phone as a walkie talkie.

DECT (Digital Enhanced Cordless Telecommunications) is a digital wireless technology which is now being adopted increasingly worldwide, in particular for cordless telephones. Key benefits are high speech quality with less interference and increased range. You can have up to six handsets for each base station, making internal calls and call transfers between handsets possible. DECT is digital and eavesdropping is almost impossible.

Casio Digital Camera, EXILIM EX-Z57, at John Lewis
The Exilim Zoom EX-Z57 has an extra large 2.7in TFT colour display and is ready in seconds to shoot brilliant photos. With a Super Life battery to keep you going, shot after shot, and a 3x optical zoom (12x combined digitally) to capture those special memories in high quality close-up.

Multi Grip Mat Fawn 75x45, at John Lewis
75cm x 50cm 30' x 20' 70% cotton 30% acrylic, rubber backing For indoor use. Made in Denmark mat Multi grip

Alicante Chair, Ivory, at JohnLewis
A supremely comfortable chair in a luxurious hide finish. The back cushion uses multi-channelled fibre for generous support, while the seat cushion is pocket sprung for a sumptuous feel. With polished hardwood feet. Seat height: 40cm.

Waitrose Tawny Port, Case of 12, at John Lewis
Delicious figgy and nutty amber coloured fortified wine made in the Douro Valley of Northern Portugal. Matured and bottled by Smith Woodhouse in Vila Nova da Gaia, near the famous city of Oporto.

Cannock Ceiling Lantern, at John Lewis
An aluminium hanging lantern inspired by Moroccan design with an imaginative hexagonal brass painted metal frame and clear glass panels.

Samsung Laptop, M40, 1.8Ghz with 17 Inch Display, at JohnLewis
Free 2 year guarantee. With its huge 17in screen youd be forgiven for thinking the Samsung M40 would be on the heavy side. But at under 3kg, its lighter than probably every other similarly specified laptop, and still has all the features to keep you ahead of the game. Microsoft Windows XP Home, Intel Centrino Mobile Technology, and the nVidia GeForce FX5200 graphics processor make this a high performance business tool. Multimedia functionality is at the core of the M40, with support for Memory Stick Pro, and a DVD Super-Multi drive (supporting DVD+, DVD- and DVD RAM).

Findlater's Finest Scotch Whisky, Case of 12, at JohnLewis
Findlater's whiskies take their ancient name from the Earl of Findlater whose once noble castle stands on the rugged northern coastline close to the greatest whisky producing areas of Scotland. The intricate blend of aged highland malts in Findlater blended whiskies gives the discerning drinker a fineness of aroma and flavour no other whisky has achieved. Findlater's aged Scotch whiskies have been blended for centuries to give the finest Scotch whisky.

Classic Chair Cushion, at John Lewis
Cushion with grey and cream check design. In durable acrylic fabric with a soil resistant, sponge clean finish.

Burley Fuel-Effect Electric Fire, Aisby 536, at John Lewis
In modern brushed steel, a thermostatically-controlled electric fire that can be freestanding or inset into the fireplace. With a choice of 4 colour flame settings, visiflame effect and real coal you can experience all the look and feel of a real fire but without all the hassle.

Intent Bedstead, Kingsize, at John Lewis
Beautifully crafted from cherry wood and cherry wood veneers, with crescent-shaped head and foot boards. With sprung slats for comfortable support. Self assembly required. Mattress sold separately.

Ivory Collection Mirror, at John Lewis
This freestanding mirror is contructed from birch and painted in a soft white finish and detailed with ornate scrollwork.

Scoop Sofa Bed, Tan, at John Lewis
A simple pull-out mechanism turns this 2 seater sofa into a small double bed. With a sturdily constructed hardwood frame and mechanism its fixed cover is made from soft but durable microfibre which can be wiped clean. The seat cushions are foam and the back cushions are fixed back.

Boston Sideboard, at John Lewis
This sideboard will be useful both storing and serving. With 2 doors and 5 drawers, it offers ample capacity. The quality of detailing extends to a veneered back panel, solid maple wood legs and polished metal knobs. Partial self assembly required.

Ultrasun Protection 17 Sensitive Sun Formula, 150ml, at John Lewis
This water resistant liposome sun gel requires only one application a day to deliver high levels of protection, allowing you to tan without burning. With tiny gold reflecting pigments to deflect the sun's rays and add an attractive golden glow. Free from perfume and other ingredients known to cause allergic reactions. For normal and sensitive skin. Factor 17.

Sorrento Grand Sofa, Linen, at JohnLewis
An accommodating grand sofa with a cream Amalfi fabric design, fibre-filled seat cushions and feather and down-filled back cushions. With loose covers; 23% polyester, 52% cotton, 25% ramie. Specialist clean only. Includes 2 scatter cushions. Exclusive to John Lewis.

John Lewis Mezzo Napkin, Duck Egg, at JohnLewis
Lobelia table linen in 52% polyester, 48% cotton. Machine washable at 40C.